Columns/Editorials

April 12, 2019

The price of quality news gathering

By Chad Williamson

One of the biggest issues we struggle with at the Journal-Tribune is that many community members don’t see the value of the news we provide.
People want news. It’s a fact. And despite some claims that social media is killing the traditional media, I would argue that digital sources are actually i...

Columns/Editorials

Pigskin Pickers hold steady with last week’s selections

By From JT Staff Reports

October 8, 2026

There was basically no movement during last week’s Pigskin Pickers. Managing editor Chad Williamson, sports editor Tim Miller and publisher Kevin Behrens all posted 6-4 records. Williamson leads for ...

Columns/Editorials

Williamson, Miller still 1-2 in Pigskin Pickers race

By Tim Miller

October 1, 2026

Managing editor Chad Williamson still clings to a one-game lead over sports editor Tim Miller in the Pigskin Pickers. It was a big week for picking as there were several games that featured Associated...

Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game

Columns/Editorials

The new scoreboard at Fairbanks High School’s Kyre Field ran a tribute to the late Frank Spurlock, who was the first-ever head football coach for the Panthers. Spurlock’s widow Karen and his daughters Polly and Dolly served as the honorary captains prior to FHS’ Homecoming game on Friday against West Liberty-Salem. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Timeout with Tim: Frank Spurlock, Fairbanks’ pioneering head football coach, remembered during Panther Homecoming game

By Tim Miller

September 30, 2026

It was a time of fond memories with a bit of sadness at Fairbanks High School Friday evening. The Panthers hosted West Liberty-Salem for their annual Homecoming game. During the pregame coin toss, the...

Local News, News

Marysville, Jon Alder among 29 schools in CAPA awards program

By From JT Staff Reports

October 13, 2026

Marysville and Jonathan Alder high schools are among 29 central Ohio schools selected to participate in the 2026-27 CAPA Marquee Awards program, which celebrates and supports high school musical theat...

Local News, News

Late October start eyed for silos project

By Michael Williamson

October 13, 2026

Even though things may seem quiet lately on Marysville’s Silos project, officials say activity is still happening behind the scenes. Bob Lamb, vice president of development with Connect Realty, said m...

Local News, News

Bellefontaine man charged in violent domestic dispute

Grand jury indictments

By Kyle Meddles

October 13, 2026

A Bellefontaine man recently arrested by the Marysville Police Department has now been charged in grand jury for allegedly dragging his former girlfriend by her hair and punching her. Brian Keith Mill...

Sports

B. Logan wins middle school grid game

By Tim Miller

October 12, 2026

The Benjamin Logan eighth-grade football team clubbed Graham, 38-12. The Raiders’ offense rushed for 307 yards, led by Carter Crumm with 197 yards on nine carries and three touchdowns. Bryson Greiner ...

Lady Monarch spikers topple T. Worthington in five-set match

Sports

Fran Ortiz Torres (13) of Marysville sends the ball over the net. The Lady Monarchs turned in a five-set triumph over Thomas Worthington. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

Lady Monarch spikers topple T. Worthington in five-set match

By Josh Kaeser

October 12, 2026

Marysville’s volleyball squad battled through a back-and-forth match on the road against Thomas Worthington, pulling away in the deciding fifth set to earn a 3-2 victory. The Monarchs dropped the open...

Lady Cats rebound by beating Indian Lake; Fairbanks ladies top M. Plains

Sports

North Union’s Sam Price (4) sends the ball past Jonathan Alder’s Natalie Musil (11) in this file photo. Price scored a pair of goals later in the week during NU’s win over Indian Lake. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Lady Cats rebound by beating Indian Lake; Fairbanks ladies top M. Plains

By Tim Miller

October 12, 2026

Sam Price tallied a pair of goals as North Union’s girls soccer squad turned in a 3-1 victory over Indian Lake late last week. Zoni Robinson added the Lady Cats’ other goal. Paisley Jordan and Robinso...